StarTech.com 2m (6ft) Active USB4 Cable, 40Gbps, 240W PD, 8K 60Hz/4K 240Hz DP2.1 DP40, TPE Jacket, Thunderbolt 4 Compatible USB-C Cable - Black USB-C Cord

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For £58.54 ex‑VAT, this is the kind of “insurance policy” USB‑C cable you buy when you actually need reliability at the far end of the spec list. The standout isn’t just the headline speed—it’s the fact it’s an **active** cable with **high-power charging support**, so it’s better suited to real desks where devices get heavy use: docks, monitor links that demand DP-alt mode, and setups where you don’t want flaky behaviour from a cheap passive lead once you’re beyond typical cable lengths. If you’ve got a USB4/Thunderbolt‑class dock or laptop and you want a 2m run without playing roulette, this is a sensible spend.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your use case is simply “charge my phone / connect a keyboard.” A cheaper non‑active cable will do that with zero drama. Also, if your end devices don’t actually support the higher-end video/USB4 features you care about, you’re paying for capability you won’t get. Bottom line: **good value for B2B desk deployments using a USB4/Thunderbolt dock or DP2.1 monitor**, less compelling for anyone who just needs a basic USB‑C lead.